Everything About Hydrogen

On this episode of EAH, Patrick Molloy, Alicia Eastman, and Chris Jackson are delighted to speak with Arsenio Dominguez, the newly appointed Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Recorded before the highly successful MEPC81, Arsenio describes his vision for the IMO and his confidence in solutions that will reduce emissions from shipping without penalizing member states. --About SG Arsenio Dominguez:Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco is the tenth IMO Secretary-General, bringing with him more than three decades of experience serving the global maritime sector, across a spectrum of leadership roles of increasing scope and responsibility.Initially representing his native Panama, first within the Panama Maritime Authority and in his lattermost appointment as Ambassador of Panama to the IMO, his affinity for building consensus saw him elected by his peers as Chair of several flagship IMO intergovernmental meetings, including: the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), the Technical Committee of the 29th Assembly, and the Maritime Security, Piracy and Armed Robbery Group, as well as a number of Vice-Chair and Board member roles.A naval architect at heart and by training, Mr. Dominguez gained his first degree at Veracruzana University, Mexico. Recognizing from the outset of his career the importance of a multi-disciplinary and multi-sectorial approach to the maritime sector, Mr. Dominguez later went on to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Hull, as well as an executive qualification in International Law and European Politics at Birkbeck University, both in the United Kingdom.This agile approach served him well in better understanding the priorities and navigating the needs of the different stakeholders across the maritime sector, and indeed the complexities of a specialized UN agency whose mission it is to support them. In 2017, Mr. Dominguez harnessed this extensive technical and diplomatic knowledge and experience as a delegate for the benefit of IMO. He joined the Organization, first as Chief of Staff, followed by Administrative Director - leading the Organization through the COVID-19 pandemic. Directly prior to his election in July 2023 as Secretary-General, he was the Director of the Marine Environment Division.His initial term as IMO Secretary-General was approved at the 33rd Assembly in December 2023.--About the IMO:The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. The IMO work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The main role of the IMO is to create a regulatory framework for the shipping industry that is fair and effective, universally adopted and universally implemented. Shipping is a truly international industry, and it can only operate effectively if the regulations and standards are themselves agreed, adopted and implemented on an international basis. IMO measures cover all aspects of international shipping – including ship design, construction, equipment, manning, operation and disposal – to ensure that this vital sector for remains safe, environmentally sound, energy efficient and secure.--Links:IMO: https://www.imo.org/

Interview with Patrick Gelstrup Rosenquist about creative financing in the hydrogen industry. Discussion on advantages of Export Credit Agencies. Overview of NZECA alliance for net-zero projects. Transition of banks to renewable energy. Exploration of innovative financing mechanisms and unconventional methods in energy initiatives.

This week on the Everything about Hydrogen podcast we are speaking to Kareem Afzal from PDC Machines. The company is a US based business, with >40yrs of experience in the world of compression. As market leaders in the supply of diaphragm compressors for industrial and mobility based applications in the hydrogen space, PDC Machines have seen the good, the bad and the ugly.With manufacturing, sales and assets deployed across Europe, Asia and USA, we ask Kareem to talk through how PDC Machines sees the hydrogen project landscape evolving. What opportunities and challenges are PDC machines seeing for projects both under operation and attempting to achieve FID? Finally, Kareem speaks on how PDC Machines is able to maintain quality standards, whilst also accommodating supply chain pressures for local content as governments across the world seek to tie subsidies to new job creation. ----Links https://www.pdcmachines.com/about-us/#story

Today on the show we speak to Daniel Hanna, Global Head of Sustainable Finance for the Corporate & Investment Bank at Barclays Plc. On the show we discuss Daniel’s views on COP28 and climate investments globally, as well as his personal background and work in the sector. Finally, he speaks on what Barclays is doing to accelerate decarbonisation efforts and unlock climate financing solutions. Daniel has long been a pioneer in innovative financing solutions to deliver social & environmental impact, having previously worked at Standard Chartered were he developed some of the first blended finance bond products to address issues such as water access and education, as well as supporting the NEOM project to raise its first financing. At Barclays, Daniel plays a key role in helping the bank to deliver on its ambition to enable $1trillion of Sustainable and Transition Financing between 2023 and the end of 2030. This is supported through several areas including Barclays internal £500mn Principal Investments arm, which provides growth capital to leading innovators in clean energy such as GeoPura, ZeroAvia, Protium, Zedify, Naked energy and many more. Barclays has also designed new products, including an innovative structured debt product that enabled a $300mn facility with EV services provider Einride, as well as helping companies in their corporate financing journey by providing investment banking support for fund raises such as Ohmium’s $200mn capital raise through TPG rise. All this and more we cover in the show as Daniel lays out how he sees Barclays as a leading provider of financing solutions for the clean energy space.---Linkshttps://home.barclays/news/press-releases/2022/daniel-hanna-joins-barclays-as-global-head-of-sustainable-financ/https://www.barclays.co.uk/sustainability/#:~:text=Setting%20a%20target%20to%20facilitate,and%20the%20end%20of%202030 https://trans.info/einride-secures-an-additional-500-million-in-funding-316547

To round off Season 5, the team are taking the podcast to COP28 in Dubai and providing listeners with a bit of texture including what the event was like to attend, as well as sharing a snapshot of some of the varied voices and discussions that took place. Having had a little time for reflection, Alicia, Chris and Patrick also offer their thoughts and takeaways on what this COP might mean for the future.COP28 was the first in nearly 30 years to feature hydrogen as part of the Presidential Action Agenda with Daria Nochevnik of Hydrogen Council (also former EAH guest) as the Special Hydrogen Advisor to the COP Presidency, H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al-Jaber. ---Speakers Featured (in order of appearance)•⁠ ⁠Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Masdar CEO•⁠ ⁠Marie-Anaïs Esprit, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking •⁠ ⁠Eng. Nawal Alhanaee, Director of Future Energy at the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure •⁠ ⁠Princess Mishel Bint Saud Al Shalan, Public Investment Fund (PIF) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, courtesy of her uncle, Modern Group Chairman HRH Prince Turki bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud•⁠ ⁠Kiruthika Sadagopan, Reliance Industries ‘Intrapreneur’•⁠ ⁠Ana María Pinto, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Transport Division Chief •⁠ ⁠Jeremy Nixon, ONE Singapore CEO and World Shipping Council Co-Chair•⁠ ⁠Jean-François Gagné, Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Secretariat •⁠ ⁠David Shukman, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change Visiting Professor in Practice •⁠ ⁠Arsenio Dominguez, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary General - ElectSpecial thanks to Nelson Mojarro of International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Decarbonization Innovation Lead and team who organized an incredible two-day shipping event including the inaugural COP28 Presidency High Level Shipping Ministerial.

Mattijs Slee, CEO of Battolyser, discusses the development and future of their hybrid electrolyser and battery storage solution. Topics include the history and unique features of the Battolyser, securing funding and scaling up technology, challenges and opportunities of combining battery and hydrogen technologies, future plans and research partnerships, and the importance of collaboration in the energy transition.

Johannah Christensen, CEO of Global Maritime Forum, discusses regulatory policies and risk mitigation for vessel owners switching to green fuels. They explore the progress in methanol and ammonia as fuels for shipping and the need for binding regulations. They also talk about the lack of awareness in decarbonizing shipping and the potential geopolitical implications of a green fuel economy.

On this episode the full team Chris, Alicia and Patrick speak to the incredible Dr. Sunita Satyapal. About Dr. Satyapal:Sunita is the Director for the United States Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office and coordinates activities across DOE offices for the DOE Hydrogen Program, which now includes roughly US$10B (including Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding).Dr. Satyapal was also recently named Director of the Hydrogen Interagency Taskforce (HIT) which includes 11 federal agencies.She has more than two and a half decades of experience across industry, academia, and government, including at United Technologies managing R&D and business development and as a co-Chair on various international hydrogen partnerships. She received her Ph.D. from Columbia University and did postdoctoral work in Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University.  She has numerous publications, including in Scientific American, 10 patents, and various recognitions including two Presidential Rank Awards. ---LinksUS DOE: https://www.energy.gov/Hydrogen Hubs Announcement https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-7-billion-americas-first-clean-hydrogen-hubs-driving

Pierre-Etienne Franc, CEO of Hy24 and Chairman of 5T Hydrogen, talks about his experience in the hydrogen industry, the partnership with Ardean to launch Hy24, managing collaborations in various sectors, the advantages of being a first mover in the hydrogen space, and the challenges and opportunities in synthetic fuels market.

Olivier Mussat, CEO of ATOME, a green hydrogen and ammonia production company, discusses hydrogen, ammonia, and the fertilizer market. They explore localized production, logistics advantages, carbon perspectives, and competition. They also talk about listing at an early stage, projects in Costa Rica, Paraguay, and Iceland, and financing. Challenges in leaving established institutions, impact of chemical fertilizers on the environment, and ammonia decarbonization opportunities are also discussed.